Naturopathic Medicine
Philosophy
Naturopathic medicine is a unique system of primary health care that improves health and treats illness by stimulating the body’s own powers of self-regulation and self-healing.
Naturopathic doctors seek to remove the roots of illness by identifying and treating the cause. Treatments are carefully chosen to bring about healing of the whole person without harming the patient or suppressing symptoms.
Profession
Naturopathic medicine is a licensed profession in Ontario. Naturopathic doctors complete four years of training at a recognized naturopathic college and an extensive clinical internship. Graduates must pass a national standardized board exam to qualify for licensure.
Naturopathic doctors are the only medical practitioners thoroughly trained and licensed in the clinical use of all of the following: